11 Carnivals Around the World for 2024
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
Welcome to a Musically Enchanted Rainforest in Borneo
Mohammad Reza Amirinia travels to Borneo to visit the Rainforest Music Festival and stay at the Damai Beach Resort. It’s June 2023 and I’m heading to Sarawak on Borneo Island…
Eco Glamping with Unique hideaways
Travel Begins at 40 looks at Unique hideaways a company that provides eco glamping escapes in the UK, from staying in a treehouse to a converted wagon or yurt. The…
Breaking Barriers: Female Adventure Holidays in Greenland
Adventure travel, particularly outdoor exploration, was once considered a male-dominated pursuit. However, in recent years there has been a significant gender shift in this area. One of the great developments…
11 Festivals in July 2023
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best global festivals in July 2023 from Pennsylvania to South Korea, so wherever you are you can join in the celebrations. Music Festivals…
Where to Go in July 2023
Early July is a great month for travelling in Europe, although by the end of the month the main tourism attractions tend to fill up with fellow travellers and tourists…
The 6 Best Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi
Discover a city that seamlessly blends the ancient with the modern, the traditional with the innovative, and the serene with the thrilling. As the capital of the United Arab Emirates…
Where To Go in April 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to collate our tips on where to go in April from Argentina to Mozambique, and from Washington DC to Yangon. If March…
Where To Go in March 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
The Magnificent 7 Best Film Festivals 2023
With your mind firmly focused on Yul Brynner riding with six fellow cowboys into a dusty town we give you our round up of the seven best film festivals from…
8 Caribbean Festivals in 2023
If you are looking for a festival in 2023, you might be interested in visiting the Caribbean. The region is famed for its colourful and vibrant festivals. Whether you’re a…
Eco-Friendly California Destinations
If you are looking to support destinations that are doing their part for the planet, look no further than the Golden State. It should come as no surprise that California…
2023 Travel Begins at 40 Travel Resolutions
With travel restrictions lifted around the globe, Travel Begins at 40 has asked our correspondents and regular contributors what their travel resolutions for 2023 will be. Here are their 2023…
Postcard: Promoting Responsible Tourism Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful method for learning and understanding the world that humans all share. It allows people to connect, communicate and educate. Travel is a series of compelling stories…
Top 6 Things to See and Do in Cambridge
This Autumn/Winter, the historic city of Cambridge invites travellers to explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce. Explore autumnal…
Taking the High Road – Best Scenic Driving Tours of Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The small island is a paradise with clear blue water, white sandy beaches, and palm trees swinging in the…
Best Reusable Water Bottles and Jug
With increasing awareness of responsible tourism and the emboldened campaign against single-use plastic around the world intensifying, Travel Begins at 40 has taken a look at some of the best…
5 Reasons to Visit Brighton This Summer
The English seaside resort of Brighton is hugely popular – in 2018 it welcomed some 11 million visitors who made some 9.5 million day trips, according to Brighton and Hove…
Visiting Ocala National Forest? 8 Things You Can’t Leave Without Doing
With its location in Marion County in north-central Florida, three miles east of the city of Ocala, Ocala National Forest is filled with unrivaled natural beauty waiting for you to…
The Best Festivals In Europe This Summer
Planning your perfect summer getaway? Here are eight European summer festivals 2022 you shouldn’t miss. Wondering what to wear in the festival? In summer and festivals, the best outfit would…
Puerto Rico’s Sustainable Tourism Path
Puerto Rico has placed itself at the vanguard of the sustainable tourism movement since becoming the first Caribbean destination to institute a green certification programme, covering sustainable urban design; responsible…
Going on Holiday to Bilbao? Here’s Where to Stay
While most people plan out where they will go, what they will eat, and what memories they will create when they go to a place as exotic as Spain, most…
How To Stay Safe When Solo Travelling
Have you ever given any thought to going on a trip by yourself? There are a lot of advantages to solo travelling, such as the absence of any obligations to…
6 of the Best LGBTQ+ Destinations This Summer
Gay Pride month is in full swing with a host of celebrations planned to bring the LGBTQ+ community together not just this month but across the summer. But where are…
